James Dennis Elkshoulder

In the early morning of September 22, 2025 Our sweet baby boy James Dennis Elk Shoulder went back home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. James was five weeks old, he had a sweet smile and curiosity that we will miss for the rest of our lives.

As young as James was he had already been night fishing with his parents. Hunting out in the hills and all over the hillsides on afternoon drives. James was deeply and unconditionally loved by all who knew him.

Whenever James's dad got off work and he heard his daddy's voice. James would smile and wake up to see him before going back to sleep. James knew his mother's voice and giggle. James would look at her with such love and affection. James spent a lot of time at his grandparents Jules and Crissy's home. Bathing, sleeping and receiving all the love and affection they offered. They prayed with him all the time, his Papa Jules sang hand game songs to put him to sleep. While his Kaalè Crissy sang gospel hymns and prayer songs that calmed him. James would listen and often fall asleep peacefully. He will always be loved and missed, knowing he's in the arms of our Savior Jesus Christ. It brings peace to our broken hearts.

The short time he was here with us, he brought so much joy and happiness to our quiet home. Lord be with us in this time of grieving and hold him close in your precious arms until we can hold him again.

James is survived by his parents, Wacey Jr.and Paetin Elkshoulder. Maternal Grandparents: Jules & Crissy Stops. Paternal Grandmother: Davida Old Bear. Paternal Great Grandparents: David Old Bear, Mary & Lee Old Bear, Lajuana, Rose, Emery Castro, Great Great Great Grandpa Juan Castro.

Maternal Great Grandparents: Francis E. Springfield, Charlie (Theresa) Stops, Verna Koch, Cheri (Mark) Real Bird. Elizabeth (Earl) Old Chief, Josh, William 'Willie' Springfield, Woodrow (Gladys) Brien. Brothers: Creedmore Cain Springfield. Sister, Cecelia Stops. Uncles: Kylen Hugs, Jeron Spotted Horse, Bryan Decrane, Demarcus Don't Mix, John Stops, Landon "Crash" Old Chief, Anihkan, Canaan, Ezekiel, Cheney II Springfield. Scout & Pace Wilhelm, Weston Boggs, Charlie III, Terrance, Benedict, Ernest, Lyndon, Mario Stops, Handsome Jefferson, Trey Pretty Weasel, Cactus, Toby Othermedicine, Nemo GunShows.

Aunts: Ashtin Wilhelm, Paula Driftwood, Liliana Springfield, Rosemary Elkshoulder, Felita, Frankie, Frandie Bear Chum, Lazona Bulltail, Laris Old Bear, Mai'Em Rides Horse, Milly, Summer Tapedo. Louvon Doll, Tamika Covers Up, Mya, Kaylee, Sophie, Eunice Guns Shows, Seraphina, Lexi'Ann, Valentina Stops, Arlene Kayline, Rylee OtherMedicine.

Extended Grandparents: Roberta OtherMedicine, Lucille (Allen) Gun Shows, Bryan "Peaches" Antelope, Lephi Old Bear, Charlie Jr. & Lee (Stina) Stops. Francis, David, Cheney, Jeremiah (Gina) Springfield. Cody Wilhelm, Emma (Ronald) Rides Horse, Frank (Jade) Whiteclay, Landon Old Chief Sr., Patricia, Angela Stops, Rosalinda Rosales.

Preceded in death: Maternal Great Grandmothers, Tsianina Big Man & Phylene Big Man, Great Great Grandmother Alice Mae Tobacco, Great Great Grandfather Benjamin Bigman Sr. Aunt Tsianina S. Abeyta- Stops, Uncles, Baby boy Springfield, Jeffrey WhiteWolf. Grandfather's, Edwin "ET" & Ryan Springfield.

Extended families: WhiteClay, Bigman, Tobacco, Dawes, White Fox, Springfield, Beads Don't Mix, Stops, Pretty On Top, Bulltail, Birdinground, Abeyta, Briens, Old Bear's, Castro.

Special thanks to the team at Big Horn County Hospital for doing their best for our baby James, Rick Krueger, and the Detective Tony Tabadisto for their kind understanding and care with our son. Gayle Lammers for his love and support in this difficult time.

Thank you to all our friends and family for their love and prayers. Please forgive us if we have forgotten any names.